I was not worried about the hole really. There is no way they can see that. I bought 2 dozen Greenhead Gear over-size shell and bought 2 dozen motion stakes for them. The shells come with three sleeper heads so I don't use a stake for a sleeping goose. I have 6 Greenhead Gear full bodies and I saw a picture with the stake on those. I couldn't really think of any reason not put them, so I did drill the holes and I used them. Thanks